How to Remove the Door Panel and Door Handle Advice: BMW Z3!

[@CoolcatsAlley]

No lie my key lock broke on my Z3 on Friday. The key just spins in the cylinder lol. I have a few projects that require me to remove the door panels so this gives me some tips so hopefully I don't break anything. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@MomentofZed]

Sorry to hear that, hope my vid helps you. Please do a video about the lock!

[@michaelbabcock5631]

i ordered one of the 3d printed door handles for the drivers side of my 96 z3 and I couldnt be morte pleased with it, you cant tell it isnt original! highly recommend!

[@MomentofZed]

@michaelbabcock5631 thank you! Appreciate the feedback on that!

[@michaelbabcock5631]

@@MomentofZed Thanks Mark, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience - you have helped me a ton and I'm sure a ton more Z owners! Please keep up the great work!

[@jimmyk6336]

Was that a 3D metal print or plastic? Website?

[@stefanoanglana8880]

Sempre grande per le spiegazioni,e successo anche a me di smontare pannello parte passeggero per rottura maniglia,io l'ho aggiustata con colla a caldo inserendo piccoli pezzi di plastica dura, lavoro pulito,ora è piu stabile e rigida,se si dovesse rompere ancora vedrò di comprare il pezzo nuovo,un saluto dall' Italia(Varese).❤

[@MomentofZed]

@jimmyk6336 I think he is referring to the ebay link in the description, probably.

[@MikeD-me6tm]

When installing, i found it easier to remove the black weather stripping from the door and place it on the door card. However you will have to make sure it aligns were the quarter window nothes are for reference.

[@MomentofZed]

@MikeD-me6tm interesting! It crossed my mind, but feared tearing it.

[@jruszler]

Just completed this job this afternoon after rebuilding the lock cylinder. Which I had found this video earlier! Very well done. I simply could not reinsert the upper lip of the inner panel until I discovered that the upper rear rubber cover can be peeled back, allowing the upper edge of the inner door panel to slide forward under the window seal strip! (Replacing the tumblers in the driver side lock cylinder was a worse nightmare!!

[@MomentofZed]

@@jruszler thank you for the warning!

[@jruszler]

P.S. I forgot to mention, you’ll need to lower the window completely and trip the door latch closed in order to push the door lock button down and out of the way before sliding the panel under the window seal strip.

[@jimmyk6336]

I've made the mistake on several occasions (over the years) by closing the door with the seat belt in a position where it's between the rear of the door panel and rubber seal. The result was a damaged area (about the size of a silver dollar) where the door panel material started to flake off. I resealed the area and color matched it the best I could, it's not noticeable with the door closed but I know it's there. I just wanted to mention this so none of the viewers on this channel makes the same mistake as I did, especially since these panels are getting tougher to find. Informative video Mark, keep them coming...

[@MomentofZed]

@@jimmyk6336 thank you! Good advice!

[@edgarbloemhard399]

Perfect for me came apart as you showed had to glue back some parts won't know how hard to install until later this week to allow the glue to set up. Glad I watched this before I attempted to repair. Thank you for all the informative videos.

[@MomentofZed]

@edgarbloemhard399 I'm working on the interior again for next week's vid and have already broken plastic. I don't even get upset anymore 🫠

[@michaelkantor4084]

Thanks Mark. You came through again and you sure make it look easy. Michael (NJ - 98 ZED3)

[@MomentofZed]

That's just good editing 😂

[@jlkoelker]

Perfect timing! I was just heading outside to attempt this!

[@MomentofZed]

Hope it helped!

[@thomasz3coupe591]

Again, as expected, another helpful and well done Video. I had to remove the door boards several times, I recommend to buy some new clips before starting to work. Those clips tend to get dry and break. The repositioning of the upper sill is a hell of a fiddly work. Greetings from hot summer Germany

[@MomentofZed]

@thomasz3coupe591 agreed and good advice on the clips!

[@walterreil4001]

A very informative video. I have thought about removing the door cards to work on the window mechanisms, so this is video is very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@MomentofZed]

@walterreil4001 thanks for watching as always!

[@MicrobyteAlan]

You are braver than I am. Good work, Thanks.

[@MomentofZed]

@@MicrobyteAlan I was scared this morning!

[@JAMGODZILLA]

That black trim around the interior handle on the door falls off every time I close my door, it slots back in fine but the clips aren’t broken

[@MomentofZed]

@@JAMGODZILLA are the slots damaged?

[@Maynardstratton]

Thanks

[@dalgguitars]

Thank you so much!!!!! And thank you for your sacrifice here.

[@MomentofZed]

@@dalgguitars no sweat! Thanks for watching!

[@PB200559]

Excellent tutorial

[@MomentofZed]

@PB200559 thanks and thank you for watching!

[@walterreil4001]

Thanks, Mark. Bumper weights?????? Very interesting idea. 😃 Walt

[@MomentofZed]

@@walterreil4001 I need to explore that more.

[@walterreil4001]

@@MomentofZed Eazzzy Pezzzzy - A couple sacks of sand or concrete mix in the boot! Like duhhhh! 🤪🤪🤪

[@solointhephilippines]

thank you

[@MomentofZed]

@@solointhephilippines thanks for watching!

[@jimmiller-vl4fk]

Thanks! I hope I won’t have to take mine off.

[@MomentofZed]

@@jimmiller-vl4fk try and avoid if possible!

[@Maynardstratton]

How do you replace the E brake handle? My push button is stuck. 2000 BMW Z3 2.5L roadster.

[@MomentofZed]

@Maynardstratton haven't dealt with that, but I'm interested to check it out. Let me do a little research.

[@Maynardstratton]

Thanks. Mine is the same color as the one in your video.

[@MomentofZed]

@@Maynardstratton I didn't find as much as I thought I might; here is some help (maybe): www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2341352-Parking-brake-handle-how-do-I-fix-this kzbin.infomT9oqYXtez4?si=lZ_kNDIpkFrRdu2w I'm assuming it is stuck in the up engaged position? Should have asked earlier.

[@Maynardstratton]

The E-brake works when I pull it up. Just the push button is stuck inside the handle. So I can’t use it when parked.

[@CoolcatsAlley]

I replaced my OEM handle with an aftermarket one. I believe when I had to pull it off it had some glue on the inside but you just pull off the whole handle. I don't remember there being any fasteners. Just some glue that it needs to get broken loose but it's so old and brittle that shouldn't take much effort to just muscle it off.

[@walterreil4001]

Would love to be working on my Z3, but it has been too damned hot to do much of anything outside, between 100 and 110 for weeks. This changing climate is taking its toll, as we have never experienced such stretches of unbearably hot weather. Unlike you, fortunately for us, we do not have any humidity. Of course I can't do anything for the poor Z, unless I installed a roll-up garage door in my living room and kept the car in the air conditioned house. Nope, not going there! My wife is not supportive of this idea. Gosh, may have to just build a new garage having AC! Nope, not going there! Wife again -----🙃

[@MomentofZed]

@walterreil4001 lay down the law! 🤣 too hot Here actually, but, just after 730 am🙂

[@bimerev]

17:31 try to put some layer of fiberglass and 2K resign

[@MomentofZed]

@bimerev was tempted, time constraints though. Next time it's off; my buddy Pat is a glass pro. Appreciate the suggestion!